Re: [ATM] Newtonian Alt-Az with Level Focuser Position

[Dan Newman <dan.newman+atm@mtbaldy.us>]

John Downie wrote:
> I am looking for more information on a scope design that has the the focuser on the declination axis.  I am thinking about a short, counter-weighted Newtonian alt-az with the, Nasmyth-style.  Is there a name for this design?  Any articles/photos, etc., people could point me to?

That scope from Stellafane 2005 was made by Kelly Jons of Chardon, Ohio as per

   http://www.stellafane.com/post_conv/2005_conv/2005_all_scopes03.html

I believe that Kelly is still a Librarian at Shaker Middle School in
Shaker Heights, OH.  You might contact him and ask about the design.
Sorry, I don't have an e-mail address for Kelly.  However, a look at Astromart
shows that Kelly has an account and has been active with a sale transaction
on 16 March 2006.  Dunno if he pays attention to his Astromart's "inbox",
but you could send him a "private message" via Astromart.  (And if he's
like me, he may notice it in the next few months: e-mail is my inbox and
the Astromart "private message" system doesn't appear to have a way to
forward to e-mail.)

Regards,
Dan
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